Hangzhou West Lake Poetry
Hangzhou, China · 2 days · 9 stops · Full
Relaxed · Nature · Museums · Food
- Destination
- Hangzhou, China
- Duration
- 2 days
- Travel style
- Relaxed
- Interests
- Nature · Museums · Food
- Region
- Asia
- Best time
- Mar-May, Sep-Nov
From gateway to destination
- GatewayHGHHangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
- Day 1West Lake & Lingyin Temple5 stops · 08:00 – 19:30
- Day 2Tea Fields & Hefang Street4 stops · 08:30 – 16:00
- DestinationHangzhouChina
Poetic West Lake mornings, Lingyin Temple serenity, and Longjing tea fields — Hangzhou in its gentlest form.
- Nature
- Culture
- Slow Travel
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 01
West Lake & Lingyin Temple
5 stops · 08:00 – 19:30
- 08:00West Lake boat ride & Broken Bridge
- 11:00Lingyin Temple & Feilai Peak carvings
- 14:00Longjing Village tea tasting
- 17:30Leifeng Pagoda sunset
- 19:30Impression West Lake night show
Next stop
West Lake & Lingyin TempleTea Fields & Hefang Street
Day 02
Tea Fields & Hefang Street
4 stops · 08:30 – 16:00
- 08:30Meijiawu tea plantation walk
- 11:00China National Tea Museum
- 14:00Hefang Street souvenir shopping
- 16:00Xixi National Wetland Park
Where to eat in Hangzhou
Lou Wai Lou
West Lake vinegar fish · $$$
Zhi Wei Guan
Hangzhou snacks · $
Longjing Village teahouse
Farm-to-table · $$
Journey practicalities
- Gateway
- HGH · Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Currency
- CNY
- Scheduled stops
- 9
- Journey pace
- Full
When to go
Mar-May, Sep-Nov
March–May and September–November are perfect. Plum blossoms bloom in February; lotus flowers peak in July.
- Best months
- Mar-May, Sep-Nov
- Climate score
- Good · 78/100
Journey budget
1,600 CNY
Estimated total for 2 days covering accommodation, local transport, food and the 9 scheduled stops. International flights are not included.
- Per day
- 800 CNY
- Scheduled stops
- 9
Where to stay in Hangzhou
Compare live rates for Hangzhou accommodation. Opens the provider in a new tab with a date window prefilled.
Search hotels in HangzhouTurn this route into your own trip
The planner opens with Hangzhou and this journey's relaxed travel style prefilled — adjust the dates and interests to make it yours.
Related journeys
- Beijing Cultural EscapeThree days through imperial Beijing — the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and hutong alleyways alive with local flavor.3D · 2,800 CNY
- Shanghai Urban ExperienceEast meets West in Shanghai — the Bund at sunset, Yu Garden serenity, and Lujiazui's glittering skyline.3D · 3,000 CNY
- Guangzhou Foodie JourneyCantonese dim sum paradise — morning yum cha, Pearl River night cruise, and street food that defines a culinary capital.2D · 1,800 CNY